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'''Lisnavagh Estate''' is an [[Great house|estate house]] which lies outside the village of [[Rathvilly]] in [[County Carlow]], Ireland. Lisnavagh is the [[family seat]] of the McClintock-Bunbury family, [[Baron Rathdonnell|Barons Rathdonnell]]. A plaque in the present house states that the original house at Lisnavagh was built by William Bunbury in 1696. A map from the 1840 [[Ordnance Survey]] shows this in the parklands below the current house, with some modest farm buildings close by. The 1840 map also shows "Foundations of House" to the northwest, near the top of the hill, which is where a new house was planned but never completed. The new house was ultimately built nearer to the old house. |
'''Lisnavagh Estate''' is an [[Great house|estate house]] which lies outside the village of [[Rathvilly]] in [[County Carlow]], Ireland. Lisnavagh is the [[family seat]] of the McClintock-Bunbury family, [[Baron Rathdonnell|Barons Rathdonnell]]. A plaque in the present house states that the original house at Lisnavagh was built by William Bunbury in 1696. A map from the 1840 [[Ordnance Survey]] shows this in the parklands below the current house, with some modest farm buildings close by. The 1840 map also shows "Foundations of House" to the northwest, near the top of the hill, which is where a new house was planned but never completed. The new house was ultimately built nearer to the old house. |
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The Bunbury family claims descent from a [[Baron]] de St Pierre, a Norman knight who fought under William the Conqueror at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. This branch of the Bunbury family left England in the 1660s and moved to County Carlow as tenants of |
The Bunbury family claims descent from a [[Baron]] de St Pierre, a Norman knight who fought under [[William the Conqueror]] at the [[Battle of Hastings]] in 1066. This branch of the Bunbury family left England in the 1660s and moved to County Carlow as tenants of [[James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormond|The 1st Duke of Ormond]], from whom they rented the land at Lisnavagh. They purchased the property from the Ormonde Estate in 1702.<ref>{{cite web| title = A weekend wedding at an old country estate in Co Carlow | publisher = Patrick Comerford| date = 17 September 1916 |url = http://www.patrickcomerford.com/2016/09/a-weekend-wedding-at-old-country-estate.html}}</ref> |
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In 1847, Captain [[William McClintock-Bunbury]] commissioned [[Daniel Robertson (architect)|Daniel Robertson]] to build a "New House at Lisnavagh".<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.buildingsofireland.ie/niah/search.jsp?type=record&county=CW®no=10300410 | title=NIAH entry - Lisnavagh House, Lisnavagh Demesne, County Carlow |publisher=National Inventory of Architectural Heritage |accessdate=9 July 2014 }}</ref> As well as the house, which was designed in the [[Gothic Revival]] style, Robertson also designed the gardens and pleasure grounds, as well as the farmyard about one mile away. The farm buildings were erected in the form of a double square, with smaller yards behind.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.lisnavagh.com/gardens_new.html |title= The Gardens at Lisnavagh |website=Liznavagh.com |accessdate=9 July 2014 }}</ref><ref name="farmers">{{cite journal | journal = Farmer's Gazette and Journal of Practical Horticulture | title = Saturday 1 August 1857| date = 1 August 1857}}</ref> |
In 1847, [[Captain (Royal Navy)|Captain]] [[William McClintock-Bunbury]] commissioned [[Daniel Robertson (architect)|Daniel Robertson]] to build a "New House at Lisnavagh".<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.buildingsofireland.ie/niah/search.jsp?type=record&county=CW®no=10300410 | title=NIAH entry - Lisnavagh House, Lisnavagh Demesne, County Carlow |publisher=National Inventory of Architectural Heritage |accessdate=9 July 2014 }}</ref> As well as the house, which was designed in the [[Gothic Revival]] style, Robertson also designed the gardens and pleasure grounds, as well as the farmyard about one mile away. The farm buildings were erected in the form of a double square, with smaller yards behind.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.lisnavagh.com/gardens_new.html |title= The Gardens at Lisnavagh |website=Liznavagh.com |accessdate=9 July 2014 }}</ref><ref name="farmers">{{cite journal | journal = Farmer's Gazette and Journal of Practical Horticulture | title = Saturday 1 August 1857| date = 1 August 1857}}</ref> |
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A contemporary account published in the ''Farmer's Gazette and Journal of Practical Horticulture'' reported that: |
A contemporary account published in the ''Farmer's Gazette and Journal of Practical Horticulture'' reported that: |
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:"''The heavy works at Lisnevagh [sic] having been commenced and carried on during the famine years, came most opportunely to the relief of all classes of working people in the district, there having been from £300 to £400 paid weekly, for a considerable time, in the shape of wages alone ... Whilst Captain Bunbury has been improving his demesne, he has not been unmindful of the state of his tenantry outside. The greater part of the estate has been thorough-drained, at his expense, with the best possible effect. The various farm houses and offices throughout the property are also being overhauled, and in some cases nearly all new buildings have been, or are being, erected, whilst, in others, additions to, or alterations of, the existing buildings have been made. This is all done at Captain Bunbury’s cost, without charging even interest on the outlay; and we believe, in many cases, lowering the rents besides. Captain Bunbury is deservedly popular, both as a landlord, and throughout the country at large''."<ref name="farmers"/> |
:"''The heavy works at Lisnevagh [sic] having been commenced and carried on during the famine years, came most opportunely to the relief of all classes of working people in the district, there having been from £300 to £400 paid weekly, for a considerable time, in the shape of wages alone ... Whilst Captain Bunbury has been improving his demesne, he has not been unmindful of the state of his tenantry outside. The greater part of the estate has been thorough-drained, at his expense, with the best possible effect. The various farm houses and offices throughout the property are also being overhauled, and in some cases nearly all new buildings have been, or are being, erected, whilst, in others, additions to, or alterations of, the existing buildings have been made. This is all done at Captain Bunbury’s cost, without charging even interest on the outlay; and we believe, in many cases, lowering the rents besides. Captain Bunbury is deservedly popular, both as a landlord, and throughout the country at large''."<ref name="farmers"/> |
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In 1952 approximately two thirds of the house was taken down and the house remodelled to take account of the reduction in house staff and the generally poor financial outlook at the time.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ihh.ie/houses/15/Lisnavagh-/index.cfm |title= Irish Historic Houses - Lisnavagh, Rathvilly, Carlow |publisher=Irish Historic Houses Association |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20140714213238/http://www.ihh.ie/houses/15/Lisnavagh-/index.cfm | archivedate = 14 July 2014 }}</ref> |
In 1952, approximately two thirds of the house was taken down and the house remodelled to take account of the reduction in house staff and the generally poor financial outlook at the time.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ihh.ie/houses/15/Lisnavagh-/index.cfm |title= Irish Historic Houses - Lisnavagh, Rathvilly, Carlow |publisher=Irish Historic Houses Association |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20140714213238/http://www.ihh.ie/houses/15/Lisnavagh-/index.cfm | archivedate = 14 July 2014 }}</ref> |
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Daniel Robertson's gardens were later restored by the present Lady Rathdonnell, whose husband, |
Daniel Robertson's gardens were later restored by the present Lady Rathdonnell, whose husband, [[Baron Rathdonnell|The 5th Baron Rathdonnell]], is the great-great-grandson of Captain McClintock-Bunbury. They are the parents of William Bunbury (the present incumbent of Lisnavagh), as well as the landscape designer Andrew Bunbury, the historian and author [[Turtle Bunbury]] and the designer Sasha Sykes.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.turtlehistory.com| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20181116080555/https://turtlehistory.com/| archive-date = 2018-11-16| title = TURTLE BUNBURY HISTORIES}} </ref><ref>{{cite web| author = Turtle Bunbury | title = The only place I can achieve peace is in the bath | publisher = The Irish Times | date = 26 November 2016 |url = https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/homes-and-property/interiors/turtle-bunbury-the-only-place-i-can-achieve-peace-is-in-the-bath-1.2877798}}</ref> |
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Lady Rathdonnell bred thoroughbreds racehorses for the National Hunt, including Kildimo and Baydon Star.<ref>{{cite web |website=Sporthorse-Data |title=Kildimo |url=https://sporthorse-data.com/pedigree/kildimo}}</ref><ref name="Ellie Byrne">{{cite web|author = Ellie Byrne | title = Thinking outside the box when it comes to home renovations | publisher = Irish Examiner | date = 14 January 2016 |url = https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/features/thinking-outside-the-box-when-it-comes-to-home-renovations-376013.html}}</ref> The stables where these horses were kept were converted into en-suite double rooms for guests who visit Lisnavagh.<ref name="Ellie Byrne"/><ref>{{cite web|author = Carol O’Callaghan | title = Furniture designer and maker Sasha Sykes shows off her new work| publisher = Irish Examiner | date = 2 January 2016 |url = https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/homeandinteriors/designanddecor/furniture-designer-and-maker-sasha-sykes-shows-off-her-new-work-373703.html}}</ref> |
Lady Rathdonnell bred thoroughbreds racehorses for the National Hunt, including Kildimo and Baydon Star.<ref>{{cite web |website=Sporthorse-Data |title=Kildimo |date=26 May 2017 |url=https://sporthorse-data.com/pedigree/kildimo}}</ref><ref name="Ellie Byrne">{{cite web|author = Ellie Byrne | title = Thinking outside the box when it comes to home renovations | publisher = Irish Examiner | date = 14 January 2016 |url = https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/features/thinking-outside-the-box-when-it-comes-to-home-renovations-376013.html}}</ref> The stables where these horses were kept were converted into ''en-suite'' double rooms for guests who visit Lisnavagh.<ref name="Ellie Byrne"/><ref>{{cite web|author = Carol O’Callaghan | title = Furniture designer and maker Sasha Sykes shows off her new work| publisher = Irish Examiner | date = 2 January 2016 |url = https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/homeandinteriors/designanddecor/furniture-designer-and-maker-sasha-sykes-shows-off-her-new-work-373703.html}}</ref> |
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In 2005, the house underwent a major renovation project, and made available to hire for private events and weddings.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.independent.ie/life/home-garden/homes/earning-its-keep-26627783.html |title=Earning its keep |date=31 January 2010 |work=Sunday Independent |author=Mary O Sullivan}}</ref> Those to have married at Lisnavagh include chef [[Donal Skehan]] and his wife Sofie, |
In 2005, the house underwent a major renovation project, and made available to hire for private events and weddings.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.independent.ie/life/home-garden/homes/earning-its-keep-26627783.html |title=Earning its keep |date=31 January 2010 |work=Sunday Independent |author=Mary O Sullivan}}</ref> Those to have married at Lisnavagh include chef [[Donal Skehan]] and his wife Sofie,<ref>{{cite web| title = Donal Skehan: Cooking all over the world | author = Marie Claire Digby | publisher = Irish Times | date = 11 March 2016 | url = https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/people/donal-skehan-cooking-all-over-the-world-1.2567765}}</ref> and Richard Kearney, brother of Irish rugby players [[Rob Kearney|Rob]] and [[Dave Kearney]].<ref>{{cite web|title = Kearney brothers help their brother down the aisle | author = Kirsty Blake Knox | date = 12 August 2013 | url = https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/kearney-brothers-help-their-brother-down-the-aisle-29491601.html}}</ref> |
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== See also== |
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*[[List of country houses in County Carlow]] |
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==References== |
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Latest revision as of 21:36, 8 January 2022
Lisnavagh Estate is an estate house which lies outside the village of Rathvilly in County Carlow, Ireland. Lisnavagh is the family seat of the McClintock-Bunbury family, Barons Rathdonnell. A plaque in the present house states that the original house at Lisnavagh was built by William Bunbury in 1696. A map from the 1840 Ordnance Survey shows this in the parklands below the current house, with some modest farm buildings close by. The 1840 map also shows "Foundations of House" to the northwest, near the top of the hill, which is where a new house was planned but never completed. The new house was ultimately built nearer to the old house.
The Bunbury family claims descent from a Baron de St Pierre, a Norman knight who fought under William the Conqueror at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. This branch of the Bunbury family left England in the 1660s and moved to County Carlow as tenants of The 1st Duke of Ormond, from whom they rented the land at Lisnavagh. They purchased the property from the Ormonde Estate in 1702.[1]
In 1847, Captain William McClintock-Bunbury commissioned Daniel Robertson to build a "New House at Lisnavagh".[2] As well as the house, which was designed in the Gothic Revival style, Robertson also designed the gardens and pleasure grounds, as well as the farmyard about one mile away. The farm buildings were erected in the form of a double square, with smaller yards behind.[3][4]
A contemporary account published in the Farmer's Gazette and Journal of Practical Horticulture reported that:
- "The heavy works at Lisnevagh [sic] having been commenced and carried on during the famine years, came most opportunely to the relief of all classes of working people in the district, there having been from £300 to £400 paid weekly, for a considerable time, in the shape of wages alone ... Whilst Captain Bunbury has been improving his demesne, he has not been unmindful of the state of his tenantry outside. The greater part of the estate has been thorough-drained, at his expense, with the best possible effect. The various farm houses and offices throughout the property are also being overhauled, and in some cases nearly all new buildings have been, or are being, erected, whilst, in others, additions to, or alterations of, the existing buildings have been made. This is all done at Captain Bunbury’s cost, without charging even interest on the outlay; and we believe, in many cases, lowering the rents besides. Captain Bunbury is deservedly popular, both as a landlord, and throughout the country at large."[4]
In 1952, approximately two thirds of the house was taken down and the house remodelled to take account of the reduction in house staff and the generally poor financial outlook at the time.[5]
Daniel Robertson's gardens were later restored by the present Lady Rathdonnell, whose husband, The 5th Baron Rathdonnell, is the great-great-grandson of Captain McClintock-Bunbury. They are the parents of William Bunbury (the present incumbent of Lisnavagh), as well as the landscape designer Andrew Bunbury, the historian and author Turtle Bunbury and the designer Sasha Sykes.[6][7]
Lady Rathdonnell bred thoroughbreds racehorses for the National Hunt, including Kildimo and Baydon Star.[8][9] The stables where these horses were kept were converted into en-suite double rooms for guests who visit Lisnavagh.[9][10]
In 2005, the house underwent a major renovation project, and made available to hire for private events and weddings.[11] Those to have married at Lisnavagh include chef Donal Skehan and his wife Sofie,[12] and Richard Kearney, brother of Irish rugby players Rob and Dave Kearney.[13]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "A weekend wedding at an old country estate in Co Carlow". Patrick Comerford. 17 September 1916.
- ^ "NIAH entry - Lisnavagh House, Lisnavagh Demesne, County Carlow". National Inventory of Architectural Heritage. Retrieved 9 July 2014.
- ^ "The Gardens at Lisnavagh". Liznavagh.com. Retrieved 9 July 2014.
- ^ a b "Saturday 1 August 1857". Farmer's Gazette and Journal of Practical Horticulture. 1 August 1857.
- ^ "Irish Historic Houses - Lisnavagh, Rathvilly, Carlow". Irish Historic Houses Association. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014.
- ^ "TURTLE BUNBURY HISTORIES". Archived from the original on 16 November 2018.
- ^ Turtle Bunbury (26 November 2016). "The only place I can achieve peace is in the bath". The Irish Times.
- ^ "Kildimo". Sporthorse-Data. 26 May 2017.
- ^ a b Ellie Byrne (14 January 2016). "Thinking outside the box when it comes to home renovations". Irish Examiner.
- ^ Carol O’Callaghan (2 January 2016). "Furniture designer and maker Sasha Sykes shows off her new work". Irish Examiner.
- ^ Mary O Sullivan (31 January 2010). "Earning its keep". Sunday Independent.
- ^ Marie Claire Digby (11 March 2016). "Donal Skehan: Cooking all over the world". Irish Times.
- ^ Kirsty Blake Knox (12 August 2013). "Kearney brothers help their brother down the aisle".